The January 1, 2018 free service contest winner has been selected and notified, but I can’t give you too many details right now as they are planning on eloping this fall here on the Outer Banks and have not told their friends and family yet! I will share some of the bride’s email to me after being told the good news.Read more →

Erica and Elliot live in Camden, NC (about an hour from the OBX) with their adorable 1 year old son Miles. They planned a romantic elopement ceremony on the famous Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head, a place uniquely special for them since both love coming to the beach so much. Their elopement ceremony was very sweet, take a look in the video below: Read more →

We’re proud to announce Reverend Barbara Mulford has been awarded the Couple’s Choice Award in the Wedding Officiant category for the 4th year in a row by Wedding Wire! The award recognizes the top 5% of Outer Banks wedding professionals that demonstrate excellence in quality.Read more →

Settled by English colonists starting in the 17th century, Mechanicsville in Virginia is home to a little over 36000 residents (including singer songwriter Jason Mraz), but today two of those residents have proven to be the luckiest in the historic town. Alease and Mack have been drawn to win a free outer banks wedding service! Read more →

So you have decided to have your wedding on one of the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks, and you are looking for a unique way to make your wedding special. The seashell ceremony component is a great choice for couples who want an unforgettable wedding experience in a natural setting.

Adding the shell ceremony gives your cherished family and friends a way to participate in your union rather than just witnessing it. I like to describe it as the Outer Banks version of “throwing a penny in the wishing well” but the pennies are seashells and the wishing well is the great Atlantic Ocean. Read more →

After all the months of planning, it all comes down to one big day. Waking up on the morning of your wedding day and realizing you are about to marry the love of your life is precious, thrilling and a touch overwhelming. But, before you walk down the aisle, there are a few more things to tick off your list. To make the most of your wedding day, don’t forget to add these last minute items to your wedding day schedule. Read more →